Things are falling into place and we are almost ready for the IVF trip.
A big shout out to Infertile Girl in a Fertile World! This amazing woman (and travel agent) helped me score a better deal on a rental car ($585 instead of $700).
Done list
- Book flights
- Book rental apartment
- Book rental car
- Receive meds in mail
Still to do list
Receive meds in mail- Start stimming – TOMORROW
- Instruct mother-in-law on how to take care of 2 chihuahuas and 1 ragdoll for 2+ weeks
- Plan sight seeing activities, local eateries and shops I want to visit
- Pack!
I can get overwhelmed easily. I tend to look at the big picture instead of focusing on the next step. My best friend pointed this out to me this past weekend. She was right. Last week, I wasn’t as busy as I felt. I just needed to take a deep breath and focus on what’s next, as in, immediately next.
Tomorrow is a big day. I have my Estradiol and Progesterone blood work, followed by an ultrasound. Then, when the results are in and everything is good, I begin stimming that evening.
How am I feeling? Well, pretty good. I truly have found a sense of peace with this IVF journey. Not sure how long it will last for, but for now, I’m embracing it.
I can credit this peace to journalling, meditation, yoga and a fertility coaching program I’m taking with Zahra Hadji from YogaGoddess called Becoming the Vessel for IVF Success.
I haven’t mentioned much about my coaching program, but I’m 2 weeks in. Zahra and I meet once a week via Google Hangouts. I have homework in between which ties in the journalling, meditation and yoga. So far, our sessions have focused on discussing the blocks or emotional issues that are coming up for me around our IVF cycle and dissolving these belief systems via energy work. Just my kinda of thing.
It’s obvious that I felt like I was lacking support going into this cycle. Since I’ve started the coaching program, I’m feeling 110% better about this. I’ve realized that my husband and you – my infertility sisters – are truly the only extra support I need now.
I can do this. One step at a time…
I found this little sign at a card shop on the weekend. It’s sitting above our headboard as a reminder that miracles are on their way. 🙂
Awaiting Autumn 
I just discovered your blog through others I follow. I’m anxious to follow your story 🙂
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Welcome Stefanie! I’ve returned the follow. Looking forward to learning more about your journey too!
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Yay for stimming tomorrow! So exciting!
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Love that you guys are traveling to do your IVF cycle, it makes it a bigger and hopefully less stressful event since you’ll be away from work- like a vacation that just happens to have a lot of needles and potentially life changing events involved. 🙂 Best of luck!
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Very true. We are long overdue for a vacation. Should be a nice trip away.
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Wishing you the absolute best luck as everything is clearly starting to get super real!! Awesome to hear about the better deal on a car rental – it’s always so awesome how this community is willing to help each other out! Oh, and I love the little sign – it is just so true!
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Thanks! It is true that our community is full of strong, supportive women. I am so grateful for all of you.
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Hi! I just found your blog while looking for blogs about IVF. I’m waiting for my first try, hoping to start in september.
Good luck!
/ Sara from Sweden 🙂
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Welcome Sara! Good luck with your upcoming cycle. Hope my story will offer you insight into what you can expect.
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I’m excited for you to finally get to start stimming! Good luck and I hope all goes smoothly!!!
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I hope so too! Thanks!
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Yes, yes! Something wonderful is about to happen…best wishes and can’t wait to hear all of your updates during this cycle! xoxo
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Thank you!!!! 🙂
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I can’t believe it’s already time for you to start stimming, how exciting!! And ya for scoring a cheaper rental car!! Love that little sign, it’s adorable. Yes MIRACLES are most definitely on the way. Thinking of you as you start your meds tomorrow! Good luck!!!!
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Thanks so much Jen! Been thinking of you a lot lately. Hope your 2ww hasn’t been too bad.
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3 days in and I’ve been doing a lot of nursery planning. Lol. I just can’t help myself!!
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It’s a good distraction. Just be careful. 🙂
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I do it every time, despite my good intentions!
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Sounds like you are going to do what I did – “Just relax” while doing IVF 😉 Wishing you so much love, hope and miracles ❤
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Yes that is the plan. Thanks for the support!!
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One step at a time is the only way to get things done and get through emotionally difficult situations. Love your quote, it is perfect!
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Thanks! 🙂
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So excited for you sugars!!! Won’t be long and you will hopefully joining the growing crowd of BFP!
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I truly hope so. And also that you are not far off from that club too.
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Right on!! 🙂
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You are in the right place at the right time with the right people. 🙂 XOXO
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Did you get my email? I finally got back to you… Obviously don’t expect a response immediately since I take a week to respond these days. Thanks for your support as always 😉
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Yes I got it! Totally blew me away. Been ALL about the puppy but will write soon, but suffice to say–we are on the same page. XO
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Been there, done that. Totally get the puppy thing. I actually had lab puppies once. 🙂 Will talk soon
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Things are looking sounding and feeling up. Go, girl!
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Love that card! I’m so glad that you’re feeling good and things are going well. Good luck with stimming! ❤
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Wishing you the best of luck! Love that you are feeling a sense of peace with this journey. I feel good for you 🙂
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Thank you! That’s reassuring.
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Best of luck! I love that card you posted, it brightened up my morning. Thanks for much for sharing!
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Thank you! Yes I almost should make that one my cell phone background as a constant reminder.
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That’s exactly what I did!
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